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3 days ago · General relativity, also known as the general theory of relativity and Einstein's theory of gravity, is the geometric theory of gravitation published by Albert Einstein in 1915 and is the current description of gravitation in modern physics.
3 days ago · Einstein proposed two simple postulates as the basis for special relativity, which were justified by previous experimental results and fundamental ideals for physical theories: Postulate 1. All inertial frames are equivalent with respect to physical laws.
2 days ago · The principle of relativity was discovered by Galileo. In 1633, in his famous book entitled Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems, he wrote: Shut yourself up with some friend in the main cabin below decks on some large ship, and have with you there some flies, butterflies, and other small flying animals.
5 days ago · The history of special relativity consists of many theoretical results and empirical findings obtained by Albert A. Michelson, Hendrik Lorentz, Henri Poincaré and others. It culminated in the theory of special relativity proposed by Albert Einstein and subsequent work of Max Planck, Hermann Minkowski and others.
4 days ago · Albert Einstein, the brilliant physicist and Nobel laureate, revolutionized our understanding of the universe with his theory of relativity and became a symbol of genius that continues to inspire minds worldwide.
2 days ago · Einstein's theory of special relativity postulates that the speed of light is constant regardless of one's frame of reference. Since then, scientists have provided increasingly accurate measurements. History of measurements of c (in m/s)
